The purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. This blog presents ideas and information to further the cause of Florida's native plants and ecosystems.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Join the Pawpaw Chapter of FNPS on an exploration of Longfleaf Pine Sandhill in the Ocala National Forest

All FNPS members are invited to join the Pawpaw chapter of FNPS, Saturday, October 14, 2017, for an all-day, driving/walking, field trip in the Ocala National Forest! Dr. Susan Carr will guide us, as we explore 1- 3 year old, fire-managed, longleaf pine sandhill areas near Salt Springs.

Dr. Susan Carr

Trip participants should wear field clothes, and bring their own lunch, as well as drinking water, insect repellent, and Florida-appropriate weather gear.

Dr. Susan Carr and David Anderson

Participants should expect to travel over several miles of rough dusty forest roads. The reward of possibly spotting a fox squirrel, RCW nest trees, and of course, great understory of plant diversity in Fall bloom, makes it worth the effort!

For more details, FNPS members should contact trip coordinator, Sonya Guidry: